Posted Mar 12, 2013 by Contra Costa Community College DistrictCategory:Vice President

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Position Title Vice President

Posting Number 0000346

# of Openings 1

Range M11

Salary $9,869- $12,025 per month

Position Status Permanent

Overtime Status Exempt (not eligible)

Position Full-Time

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week 40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours Monday- Friday, 8:00am- 5:00pm

Shift Differential % na

# of Months 12Furlough Dates

EEO Job Category Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Employee Group Manager - Academic

Department C1001-President's Office

Position Definition Under general administrative direction of a college president, serves as a campus Assistant Chief Executive Officer, overseeing academic, student affairs and/or support services programs for the college. Manages and evaluates the work of direct reports such as Senior Deans and other managers. May serve as the acting college CEO in the absence of the College President.

Distinguishing Characteristics A Vice President oversees academic, student affairs and/or support services programs for a college in the District and serves as an Assistant Chief Executive Officer for the campus. Incumbents receive very high level direction from the College President. The President reports directly to the District Chancellor and is the Chief Executive Officer of the college, and thus is responsible for the entire delivery of educational and other services provided by the college.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Serves as an Assistant Chief Executive Officer for a college in the District, overseeing academic, student affairs and/or support services programs. Provides vision and leadership for a diverse, dynamic and innovative community of managers, faculty, staff and students. Provides overall educational leadership in the area of academic, student affairs and/or support services programs, ensuring that the instructional, student, and/or support services programs reflect the educational philosophy and institutional goals of the College and the District. Ensures that accreditation standards are met. Interprets and analyzes pertinent educational laws, legislation, policies, regulations and procedures to determine impact on the College and to formulate compliance and reporting strategies. Develops, recommends and carries out comprehensive policies and programs for managing the College’s educational activities and services in accordance with College and District missions and goals. Ascertains and meets College and community educational needs by communicating effectively with managers, supervisors, faculty and staff and the service area community. Actively participates in and supports College shared governance components and activities and other collaborative processes. May oversee and/or assist in the development and maintenance of the assigned college’s educational strategic plan. Develops and participates in College and District planning processes to assure articulation between educational planning goals and objectives and those of other College and District organizational units. Participates in the hiring process of college managers, supervisors, faculty and classified staff. Supports a climate that promotes innovation and improved service to students and the community; cooperates with area staff, faculty and other managers to develop processes that are student friendly and supportive of student success. Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of assigned college-wide educational programs and services. Promotes the assessment of student outcomes in order to determine the effectiveness of student learning and student development programs in assigned areas. Oversees research and submission of grant applications and proposals to federal, state, foundation and other funding agencies, to augment college resources for educational programs and services. Allocates or assists in allocation of financial resources to accomplish college educational mission and goals in accordance with established budget processes. Manages College educational programs and services operating budgets. Interprets provisions of collective bargaining agreements and contracts as appropriate. Manages assigned managers, faculty, classified and supervisory staff. Assists in the training of assigned managers, supervisory, faculty and classified staff. Evaluates assigned managers, supervisors and classified staff. Assists in the evaluation of faculty. Represents the college on College and District-wide committees and task forces, as well as to community groups, professional organizations, other colleges and K-12 schools. Responds to and seeks resolution of complaints arising from assigned divisions and major program area activities, including participating in the process of collective bargaining contract grievances. Employs appropriate techniques and strategies to resolve disputes and to enhance communication and cooperation among the members of the college and District communities. Travels throughout the District in carrying out responsibilities and functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience Earned Master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university. Experience: Equivalent to at least three years of full-time management experience overseeing instructional, student and/or support services programs in an institution of higher education. License/Certification: A valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of Computer-based technology for management of educational services; the goals of shared governance; principles and practices of administrative organization and management, planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing; the relationship and interaction of a community college and the varied communities, special-interest groups, and public agencies it serves; the purposes, goals and philosophy underlying the delivery of education in a community college setting; budget development and management;

Minimum Qualification-Ability To Independently perform assigned critical and highly complex senior management level duties with an entrepreneurial spirit and with effectiveness, speed and accuracy; successfully manage people, major college-wide programs and initiatives; effectively oversee college change efforts, problem-solving, short and long-term planning processes and financial resources; manage personnel resources of a college, including motivating, developing and directing people; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; use personal computers utilizing typical office software applications, including the Internet; work effectively in a participatory governance environment to accomplish the goals and objectives of the college; communicate effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desirable Qualifications 1. Doctoral degree

2. Teaching, counseling, or related experience in a higher education environment, preferably in a community college setting

3. Experience with the management of instruction areas in a higher education environment, including enrollment management, scheduling, curriculum development, supervision, and evaluation

5. Demonstrated knowledge of the accreditation process, including familiarity with standards eligibility requirements, and the ongoing development of efforts to support institutional compliance

6. Experience with the development and assessment of student learning outcomes (SLOs) and administrative unit outcomes (AUOs); knowledge of the connection between assessment outcomes and efforts for continuous quality improvement

7. Knowledge of and experience with strategies to promote student success

9. Experience working within a union environment using interest- based bargaining

Job Open Date: 03/11/2013

Job Close Date: 04/26/2013

Open Until Filled No

Diversity Statement The Contra Costa Community College District does not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sex, or sexual orientation. This prohibition against unlawful discrimination extends to any person who is perceived to have any of the above characteristics or who is associated with someone who has, or who is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.

About Us About the DistrictContra Costa Community College District (CCCCD) is located in Contra Costa County in the beautiful and diverse San Francisco East Bay area. Contra Costa County has approximately one million residents, living within 720 square miles. The county is diverse in business, population, and wealth.

CCCCD first opened its doors in 1949. It is the second oldest and eighth largest multi-college community college district in California. The county population is served by Contra Costa College in San Pablo, Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, Los Medanos College in Pittsburg, in addition to the Brentwood Center, and San Ramon Campus. The District Office located in downtown Martinez, supports the mission and functions of the colleges.

Contra Costa CollegeContra Costa College, one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, is a dynamic and comprehensive urban community college. Located in the western part of Contra Costa County, the College serves a very diverse student body that includes a growing population of immigrant and international students. While most of the College’s 7,000 students live in the immediate service area, many students live in surrounding communities. The college offers certificates and degree programs in 70 academic and career technical areas that prepare students for immediate employment and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Faculty and staff are proud to be affiliated with an institution that has a tradition of excellence and a reputation for educating students to live and work in a diverse global environment.

Diablo Valley CollegeDiablo Valley College is a large suburban community college, approximately 25 miles east of San Francisco in Contra Costa County. One of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, DVC enrolls approximately 20,000 students, about 40% who come from groups historically underrepresented in higher education. DVC ranks consistently as one of the most successful transfer institutions in California and also offers a wide range of highly respected occupational programs leading to certificates or degrees. The faculty is known for its intellectual vitality and deep commitment to the success of its students.

Los Medanos CollegeLos Medanos College, opened in 1974, is the newest campus of the Contra Costa Community College District. The college prepares students to excel and succeed economically, socially and intellectually in an innovative, engaging and supportive learning environment. LMC provides quality programs and state-of-the-art facilities to serve the needs of a rapidly-growing and changing East County while enhancing the quality of life of the diverse communities it serves. Los Medanos College is known for its transferable general education program and career technical programs strongly connected with local business and industry. The college serves approximately 10,000 students.

Employee Benefits: Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) with a 2% 55 formula. Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System (2% at 50).

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Agency Shop: Local One Classified positions are within a collective bargaining unit. Local One employees are required to join the union or pay an equivalent service fee. This is a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contributions of 1% of gross pay + $1. The United Faculty positions are also within a collective bargaining unit. United Faculty employees are required to join the union or pay an equivalent service fee. The monthly contribution is an agency fee of .55 % of gross pay + $2.50.

For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

ADA Accommodations In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (925) 229-1000 ext. 1298 or slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

Recruitment Type: Open (Internal and External applicants)

Special Instructions to Applicants Contra Costa College is seeking to fill the position of Vice President commencing July 1, 2013. First interviews will be held during the week of May 6, 2013. Final interviews will be held during the week of May 13, 2013.